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noun cape·skin \ˈkāp-ˌskin\

Definition of capeskin

: a light flexible leather made from sheepskins with the natural grain retained and used especially for gloves and garments

Origin and Etymology of capeskin

Cape of Good Hope, Africa

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First Known Use: 1919

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